I hope my input to this thread will change the minds of those who expect airlines to pay for type ratings in todays world.
Ryanride, you appear to be quoting directly from the FR script, both in this post and in your others. Lots of airlines still pay for ratings.
The shortage comprises mainly of type rated and some experienced pilots only. Why is this so ? Because there are a lot of stubborn pilots out there who are reluctant to pay for a type rating
I'm a little unclear as to implication, do enlighten me. Are you suggesting that it is a bad thing these so-called stubborn pilots don't pay for a rating?
Ryanair will not pay for a type rating on its B737-800 aircraft and i do not see the company every paying for type ratings for its new pilots
Not paying attention are you? New DE skippers aren't paying, although admittedly they are only being offered lower pay for the first couple of years.
Get out and get your type rating and then you will get a job as a FO with a decent salary to start with.
Ah that's ok then, FR are offering decent money to new FO's. Though I'm not sure they feel quite so enamoured by FR's "generosity."
I note your location is given as Casement. Thus your lack of actual Ryanair knowledge renders your contribution worthless. You may think different when it comes to your own time to hang up the brown boots. In the mean time, grow some backbone and have a little respect for your chosen profession.